Question

6x + 4(3x-7) = 116 x=​

Answer 1

x = 8

Explanation:

Given

6x + 4(3x - 7) = 116 ← distribute the parenthesis on the left side

6x + 12x - 28 = 116 ← collect like terms on left side

18x - 28 = 116 ( add 28 to both sides )

18x = 144 ( divide both sides by 18 )

x = 8